Priest dolls, saintly coffee mugs and Catholic baby bibs are among some of the finds during the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9).
Spiritus also supplies retailers with this Jesus action figure at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
A life-size cutout of Pope Francis ‘presides’ over the Ignatius Press booth at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson
A selection of bumper decals from the “CatholiCar” company at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson
A statuette of Blessed Pope John Paul II is a big seller for the Santa Teresita religious art store at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
Giovanni Pierinelli of Santa Teresita checks on his Baby Jesus inventory at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
The Baby Jesus comes in one model but a variety of sizes at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
The “Vocation Doll” is a popular item for Spiritus, a major distribution company at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
Spiritus also supplies retailers with this Jesus action figure at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
Pope Francis is popular with retailers as well as the public, and Nelson Fine Art & Gifts has a wide selection of Francis-themed items at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
Nelson also carries onesies and other infant gear for the cradle Catholic in the family at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
“Would you like a saint with that coffee?” Nelson has mugs for every devotion at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
Mike Nelson, left, of Nelson Fine Art & Gifts shows retailers the new “Mary, Undoer of Knots” product line at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson
Joe Klinker launched his “Tiny Saints” products in February and his home-based business is taking off thanks to the Internet. Klinker sells his product at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
“Real Men Pray the Rosary” uses bold graphics and everyday products to promote a traditional Catholic devotion at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
Books are at the heart of Catholic retailing, and ones like these about Pope Francis could boost sales in that sector at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
The “EcoJoe” is a St. Joseph statute made of clay so when you bury him in the yard to help sell your house you don’t leave plastic pollutants behind. “EcoJoe” was one of the products featured at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
Traditional still sells, too: The Rev. Paschal Morlino, of the Benedictine Gift and Bookshop of Baltimore, examines a display of rosaries at the 17th annual trade show of the Catholic Marketing Network last week (Aug. 6-9) in Somerset, N.J. RNS photo by David Gibson.
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